IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team of skilled professionals based at our brand-new Brampton, ON Plant. This state of the art manufacturing plant produces premium roofing shingles in a high speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment.
Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the successful candidate will focus on producing high-quality products by leading employees to maintain a high level of awareness on safety, environmental and process compliance.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Competitive salary
Competitive health, dental and insurance plans
Competitive matched retirement savings program
The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing.
When You Join Us, You Will
Manage the on-going development, performance, and day-to-day supervision of assigned shift personnel to maintain quality standards and increase production levels
Plan and manage scheduling for production team
Provide manufacturing leadership in a unionized environment, including discipline and performance management
Improve existing processes through the application of lean tools and techniques and all department documentation
Identify training and development needs and personal growth opportunities for employees, coaching and motivating individuals to achieve results
Conduct training, cross training and rotation of employees for product, process and employee development
Ensure employees are trained on procedures relating to safety, production, and quality
Ensure adherence to company and OSHA safety regulations, conduct safety work inspections as required
Conduct weekly crew meetings to communicate safety, quality and production changes and goals
Evaluates team members’ performance and progress toward individual skill improvements
Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality procedures
Identify and resolve production issues in an efficient manner, assist in the resolution of quality production problems
Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents and hazards identification
Ensure a clean and safe working environment is maintained at all times
Work closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency
Our Ideal Candidate:
Post-secondary degree/diploma, preferably in industrial technology or engineering, business administration, or management
Minimum 5 years of experience within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role; Experience specifically in a high-speed, continuous process manufacturing environment is an asset
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills with hands-on problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment is an asset
Strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability in order to successfully manage a diverse group of employees
Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and analytical skills
Proven track record of operational enhancement and improvements through employee engagement, demonstrated team building talent
Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
Proficiency in MS Office and some knowledge of Workday or other time and attendance system is an asset
Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment an asset
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.